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Fact Check: Did the Connecticut House Pass a Bill to Study Online Gambling Addiction?
A widely-shared and quoted article by CT News Junkie claims that the Connecticut House of Representatives has advanced a bill to address online gambling addiction. However, this is a misreading of the bill, stemming from the ambiguous use of the word “gaming.” The bill in question, HB07215, did advance from the House last week by a vote of 20-10. However, the problem […]
BetBlocker Self-Exclusion Software Comes to the US, Partners with UNLV for Research
BetBlocker is bringing its free self-exclusion tools to the US and has simultaneously struck a funding and research partnership with UNLV
High-Frequency Betting A Growing Issue For Online Casino Players, Sports Bettors
High-frequency betting, like slots or live sports betting, has become an area of concern for leading to higher rates of gambling addiction.
Resorts World Las Vegas Denies Wrongdoing, Settles for $10.5 M in Illegal Bookmaking Investigation
Resorts World will pay a $10.5 million fine to settle a complaint filed by the NGCB over the resort’s anti-money laundering failures.
Gambling Helplines See Spikes in Prank Calls Due to Troublesome Social Media Trend
US gambling helplines are routinely overwhelmed by prank calls thanks to engagement-seeking social media architects.
FanDuel Launches Show Tackling Problem Gambling Stigma During Problem Gambling Awareness Month
FanDuel TV has launched a new show with responsible gambling ambassador Craig Carton, who hosts “Breakfast Ball” on Fox Sports 1. The Comeback with Craig Carton” will tackle the stigmas surrounding problem gambling through powerful conservations with those in recovery. For the show, Carton talks to people who have experienced gambling harm. According to the […]
DraftKings Renews Funding for State Problem Gambling Councils, Launches National RG Campaign
DraftKings has recommitted its support of state-level problem gambling councils with renewed funding for nationwide resources. The effort is part of several initiatives announced by the online casino and sports betting operator for Problem Gambling Awareness Month (PGAM). In addition to the funding, DraftKings is launching a national responsible play campaign and celebrating the first […]
Casino Workers More Susceptible To Problem Gambling, But See Greater Treatment Results
Casino workers are nearly four times as likely to suffer from problem gambling, but respond better to treatment, a study shows.
Betting Under the Influence May Create Recipe for Trouble According to New Joint Research Study
A new study has found mixing drinking and sports gambling may have “deleterious health consequences.” It’s no secret that drinking problems and gambling problems can compound one another, but it may be a particular issue when it comes to sports betting, because of the role alcohol plays in the culture of sports fandom. The study, […]
Rep. Tonko Reintroduces SAFE Bet Act, Now With Added Prohibitions on VIP Programs and Reload Bonuses
For a third straight year, New York Representative Paul Tonko is seeking federal oversight of online gambling, particularly sportsbooks. On March 11, Tonko and Connecticut Senator Richard Blumenthal announced plans to introduce the Supporting Affordability and Fairness with Every Bet (SAFE Bet) Act. The legislation, which bears the same name as Tonko’s last-year effort, carries […]
